Take this six-minute test to check your oxygen levels if you experience Covid symptoms
India is battling the second wave of coronavirus that has taken the country by a storm, with over 4 lakh cases being registered every day. As we continue to grapple with the worsening situation, it is paramount that we keep in mind the essentials to bend the curve – one of which is to keep your vitals in check. Keeping a check on your temperature is one of the first steps as soon as you experience any symptoms to know if you require a Covid-19 test or not. The next step is to check the functionality of your lungs, which can be done with the help of the 6-minute test.
If you re healing from COVID at home, this device can help you measure your oxygen saturation level
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The device, called a pulse oximeter, is placed on your finger to determine your oxygen saturation level.
Dr. Anthony Cardillo, an ER specialist and CEO of Mend Urgent Care in Los Angeles, says the oxygenation level in the blood of an average person is anywhere from 95 to 100%. Under normal circumstances, if it dropped down to 90-92, we got concerned. With COVID patients, we ve seen them drop into the low 80s.. That s critically low. And for critically ill patients we re seeing 65-70%. These are levels that we never would ve even imagined before COVID, Cardillo said.